I guess you and I have different definitions of "miserable". 10 days ago 108 on the Klamath River Scenic Highway was close to, but not quite, miserable for me - and it was not dry heat.
Age is a issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter... (Mark Twain) Many years and 1 million (s)miles.
'05 R1200GS lotsa miles (sold) '09 Yamaha Majesty - yes, a scooter